Steven Fluharty Is Appointed SAS Dean

President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price have announced Steven Fluharty will succeed Rebecca Bushnell as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1.

“Steve Fluharty is an award-winning researcher and teacher and a talented leader and administrator with a strong commitment to integrating knowledge across disciplines,” President Gutmann said.

To read the full announcement, click here.

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